Construction Ecology 3

Description

This course combines the study of sound and light within the context of total building performance, health of buildings and occupants historically and practically. Elements of measurement, insulation, reverberation of sound energy efficiency and sources of light will be integrated into the design construction and refurbishment of buildings against the background of creating an efficient and healthy built environment.

Availability

Distance Education - Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2017

Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2017

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify the principals of total building performance

2. Identify and apply basic noise and acoustic principles and requirements to the built environment

3. Identify and apply basic lighting principles and requirements to the built environment

4. Investigate the concept of ¿sick building syndrome¿, Indoor Air Quality, Thermal Comfort

5. Present written and visual concepts and ideas

Content

Acoustic principles and requirements of common environments

Principles of sound insulation and the insulative properties of common materials

Principles of sound reverberation and its relevance in construction and architecture

Calculating noise levels in common environments; practicals

Artificial Lighting principles and requirements of common environments